Hammond Lake Dam
Hammond Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hammond Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hammond Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Douglas Watson (private). It impounds the Hodges Creek near Milburnie.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Milburnie |
| River/Stream | Hodges Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.85390, -78.46850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 201 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Douglas Watson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00796 |
| Federal ID | NC00796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |